Union Pacific and Rio Grande in the 1980s

Producer: C Vision

Locations: Topeka- Marysville, Kansas, Nebraska, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado

Timeframe: 1980s

Length: 100 minutes

Source: Fred Crissey

The final release of Fred Crissey films. Union Pacific and Rio Grande in the 1980s.

A single DVD-R. Chapter menu. Choice of narration with or without music. On screen subtitles with some locations. No maps.

Fred shot 8mm film. Original images that are clean overall. These are historical value. So, do not expect modern.viewing. He does setup trackside more often vs. 1970s era.

Narrative by Don Grant  is informative. Music levels are well balanced.

Union Pacific- Kansas – Nebraska

UP mainline Topeka to Marysville.

Let’s see some Highlights…

This Union Pacific GE fronts some Burlington Northern power on a Coal train.

Missouri Pacific ‘canary’ livery on a UP train.

Centennial DD40 class locomotives are seen operating in Nebraska.

MKT with Conrail units pass the depot, at Lawrence, Kansas.

More action in Nebraska.  Non-specific locations. UP 2477 is a GE C30-7.

8444 on World’s Fair Special at Frankfort  KS. Note the black, freight scheme.

Steam Specials. UP Wyoming

In 1985, Fred was on a UP 3985 Challenger led Excursion. Colorado to Laramie,  Wyoming. Multiple runbys at varied spots,  and onboard the train. It plays like a feature in the show. 6936 finish near the conclusion of the tour.

Union Pacific- Idaho

UP Pocatello, Idaho to Green River, Wyoming. The Oregon Short Line. Greyhound paint on the Northern class 8444. The UP Passenger service livery. Late 1980s. A Chapter of 8444 Steam Action.

Of note, this was final trip before the renumbering to original 844.

Rio Grande – Tennessee Pass September 1985

A GP40 led train hauls a freight. Fred gives chase…

At Minturn, tunnel motor 5405 is added as a lead helper unit.

SD tunnel motors are mid-train and earn their keep on up to a 3% grade.

Eastbound Ballast train exits Tennessee Pass tunnel. Elevation is over 10,000 feet.

Train is chased and seen at Arkansas River.

Most of the trains are caboose equipped. A variety of roadnames and types.

Union Pacific and Rio Grande in the 1980s

This might be your best value, Fred Crissey, show of all. Considering that this offers a 3 in 1 package. UP mainlines, UP Steam Specials, and Rio Grande, as well.

UP 8444 in both paint schemes. Plus, it’s final trip before renumbering to 844.

There is a caboose on every freight train. Clear weather. Life is good!

Excellent Fred Crissey show!

Rating: 5 Stars